Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Inchgower
£89
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 54.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £88.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £89 vs £124.
For beginners: Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £88.95)
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£88.95 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)